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INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 8.6 TO 9.2

1Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick Start Manual.
2After you restart your PC, install DirectX as directed by the on-screen instructions and then
restart your PC again. If the latest version of DirectX is already installed on your PC, thisinstallation is not performed.
3After you restart your PC, the “Installation of the FinePixViewer has been completed” message
appears.
1Switch on your Macintosh and start up Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.
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Do not connect the camera to your Macintosh until the software installation is completed.
3When you load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, the “FinePix” window
automatically opens.
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If the “FinePix” window does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon.
4Double-click “Installer for MacOS8.6-9.x” to launch the Installer.
2Select the Extension Manager in the Control Panel and check that the File Exchange check box
is ticked. If not, click in the box so that an appears and then restart your Macintosh.

INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC

Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed.
◆Launching the Installer Manually ◆
1Double-click the “My Computer” icon.
✽Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the “Start” menu.
2Right-click “FINEPIX” (CD-ROM drive) in the “My Computer” window and select “Open”.
3Double-click “SETUP” or “SETUP.exe” in the CD-ROM window.
◆Enable File Exchange ◆
Check whether File Exchange is active.
To use an xD-Picture Card that is supported by the camera, the File Exchange utility supplied with
Mac OS must be running.
◆Installing Other Applications ◆
You may see messages for installing QuickTime, NetMeeting, ImageMixer VCD for FinePix and
WINASPI. Install these applications as directed by the on-screen instructions. The installation screens
for these applications are displayed as required.
✽The way file names are displayed differs as described below depending on your computer settings.
iFile extensions (3-letter suffixes indicating the file type) may be shown or hidden. (e.g. Setup.exe or Setup)
iText may be shown normally or all in uppercase (e.g. Setup or SETUP).
Pre-installation Checklist
To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your
system before you begin the installation.
Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3✽1, PowerBook G3✽1,
Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook,
Power Macintosh G4 Cube or PowerBook G4
Operating System Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2✽2
RAM 64 MB minimum✽3
Minimum 256 MB when RAW FILE CONVERTER LE is used
Hard disk space Amount required for installation: 110 MB minimum
Amount required for operation: 300 MB minimum
(When FinePix CD Album Maker is used: 2 GB or better)
Minimum 1 GB when RAW FILE CONVERTER LE is used
Display 800 ×600 pixels or better, 16-bit color or better
Internet connection✽4iTo use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function
An Internet connection and e-mail transmission software
iConnection speed: 56k or better recommended
Sound functions✽5Speakers and microphone
✽1 Models with a USB port as a standard feature
✽2 This software does not run correctly in the Mac OS X Classic environment.
✽3 Turn virtual memory on if necessary.
✽4 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service. The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet
connection.
◆NOTE ◆
iConnect the camera directly to the Macintosh using the special USB cable. The software may not
operate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.
iPush the USB connector fully into the socket to ensure that it is securely connected. The software
may not operate correctly if the connection is faulty.
iAdditional USB interface board is not guaranteed.
iOn Macintosh computers, allocate at least 400 MB of virtual memory when RAW FILE CONVERTER
LE is used. If other applications will be used at the same time, allocate the additional amount required
for those applications also.